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Name: Daniel Hernández Sánchez , Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability Manager

Company: Brown-Forman

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting BIER projects. As part of our Member and Stakeholder spotlight series featuring the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations, our project spotlight series highlights BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations involved in the innovative Charco Bendito project.

Discover how practitioners and their companies have collaborated to create and implement an innovative watershed initiative. This first-of-its-kind project focuses on three main goals: improving water accessibility, enhancing water quality, and ensuring water availability. Learn from their key insights and find out what drives them to promote environmental sustainability in the beverage sector and beyond.

Briefly describe your role and responsibilities, how long you have worked with your company and your role/ involvement with the Charco Bendito project.

I have been working for Casa Herradura for 15 years, always in positions related to the environment. I manage and oversee processes for handling vinasses and bagasse, which are characteristic waste products of the tequila industry. The vinasses are treated in a wastewater treatment plant, and the bagasse is composted and used as fuel in the biomass boiler.

My team and I are responsible for regulatory compliance in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability areas.

What were the initial drivers or incentives that committed you to the Charco Bendito project?

I am the representative for Casa Herradura and Brown-Forman on the Charco Bendito project at the Latin America level. I was fortunate to be part of the founding team at one of the companies that helped launch this incredible project.

Brown-Forman has been a long-time participant with BIER for many years. Following several meetings in Latin America, we invited the Red Bioterra and Bardo Communication teams to join us. They presented three collaborative projects focused on basin-level water management. At this point, in 2020, we decided to join Charco Bendito. Charco Bendito is a first-of-its-kind watershed collaboration addressing shared water challenges in the Municipality of Tlajomulco de Zuniga, Jalisco Mexico, a part of the Lerma Santiago watershed in and around Guadalajara, Mexico.

Learn more about Daniel Hernández Sánchez in this BIER Member Spotlight.

xStorage battery energy storage system helps maximize onsite renewables, reduce energy costs and decarbonize power systems Eaton’s national network of engineers, digital monitoring and management software provide comprehensive commissioning and maintenance support

PITTSBURGH, November 21, 2024 /3BL/ – Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the xStorageTM battery energy storage system (BESS) to accelerate decarbonization projects and maximize the impact of onsite renewables. By providing the ability to strategically dispatch stored energy and operate independently from the electric grid, the solution can help communities and businesses reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions and maintain power during utility outages.

Energy storage is cornerstone to Eaton’s Everything as a Grid approach to the energy transition. The interoperable xStorage BESS transforms facilities from loads on the grid into intelligent energy assets by accumulating energy from onsite generation sources and discharging the energy strategically to make the biggest impact. The solution enables customers to tap into stored energy when utility rates are highest, if an outage is detected or when energy markets are favorable for selling excess energy back onto the grid.

“Communities and businesses have a significant opportunity to improve the environment and the bottom line by taking greater control over their energy systems,” said Aidan Graham, senior vice president and general manager of Critical Power Solutions at Eaton. “We’ve already proven the capabilities of our grid-interactive energy storage technology within the data center industry. Now, we’re excited to help even more customers advance reliable, sustainable and affordable power with our xStorage BESS.”

With built-in microgrid islanding capabilities, xStorage BESS helps minimize the impact of unplanned utility outages. It also provides the digital capabilities needed to monetize energy systems through participation in grid-connected demand response programs and energy markets. Predictive, remote equipment health monitoring and system management are enabled through Eaton’s Brightlayer software suite.

To help customers scale as needs evolve, Eaton’s xStorage BESS provides 250 to 1000 kilo-watt hours (kWh) of usable stored energy and can be paralleled to double capacity in the future. A modular design provides customers with flexible installation options and reduced footprint. And with Eaton’s national network of highly trained field service engineers, the turnkey solution can incorporate expert commissioning and lifecycle maintenance services.

Learn more about Eaton’s xStorage BESS and Everything as a Grid approach.

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy sources, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.

Eaton was founded in 1911 and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange for more than a century. We reported revenues of $23.2 billion in 2023 and serve customers in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit Eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Contact:

Kristin Somers
+1.919.345.3714
Kristincsomers@eaton.com

Regina Parundik
Cobblestone Communications
+1.412.559.1614
Regina@cobblecreative.com

NEW YORK, November 21, 2024 /3BL/ – The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is proud to host its inaugural Social Sustainability Summit in New York City on December 13. To be held at Citi’s WELL Certified headquarters, this groundbreaking, full-day event will be IWBI’s first-ever conference dedicated to driving the future of social sustainability. Aligned closely with the “S” in ESG, social sustainability is the practice of managing and optimizing an organization’s impact on its people, community and broader societal systems.

“Organizations that excel in advancing social sustainability promote health, well-being, equity and resilience across their workforce, supply chain, consumers and communities,” said IWBI President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon. “We’re thrilled to convene these leading organizations as they work to reshape the future of business by placing social sustainability at the heart of their strategies and operations.”

Through the Summit, IWBI will gather industry leaders, policymakers, financial institutions and innovators to explore sustainable finance strategies, the equitable transition to a low-carbon economy, global regulatory trends in sustainability and innovative approaches to enhance well-being for people and the planet. Attendees will engage in dynamic discussions focusing on how businesses can support employees, communities, consumers and workers throughout the value chain, while also learning from distinguished business and industry leaders who are speaking at the event.

Already, a lineup of outstanding speakers taking centerstage has been confirmed, including:

Monique Aiken, Managing Director, The Investment Integration Project (TIIP)Harun Asad, Senior Director, Sustainability, GenentechLiam Bates, CEO and Co-founder, KaiterraKalin Braken, Real Estate Lead, World Economic ForumArsha Cazazian-Clement, Head of Corporate Real Estate – Americas | Global Head of Sustainability – GCS, BlackstoneKevin Chow, Deputy Chief Representative, Hong Kong Monetary Authority New York Representative OfficeYun Fu, Associate Director – Innovative Finance, Milken InstituteClaudia Herbert Colfer, Head of Programming, Global Compact Local Network USARachel Hodgdon, President and CEO, IWBIMichael Hogan, Senior Associate – Global ESG, HinesMonika Mantilla, CEO and Managing Partner, Altura CapitalJana Martins, Former Climate and Trade Lead, European ParliamentChrissa Pagitsas, CEO, Pagitsas AdvisorsChris Pyke, Chief Innovation Officer, GRESBLaurie Rothenberg, Global Real Estate and Workplace Strategy Lead Counsel, PfizerAyris Scales, Senior Vice President – Social Sustainability and Global Initiatives, NareitAlicia Silva, CEO and Founder, Revitaliza ConsultoresValerie Smith, Chief Sustainability Officer, CitiJennifer Taranto, Vice President of Sustainability, STO Building Group

Through its programming, the Summit will feature several timely relevant topics, such as corporate leadership in social sustainability; the just transition to help ensure equity and inclusivity for all stakeholders in reaching climate and sustainability goals; and the critical role of real estate in shaping socially responsible environments that support the well-being of people.

“Increasingly, real estate practitioners and investors acknowledge the role that social sustainability can play in driving long-term financial returns,” said Kelly Worden, IWBI’s Vice President of ESG and Social Sustainability. “We invite the real estate community to join us as we explore ways to create positive social impact throughout the real estate investment and development process, generating shared value for all stakeholders.”

The Summit will also cover a range of other vital topics, as financial experts, policymakers and industry pioneers dive into the powerful synergy between finance, regulations and sustainability. Discussions will explore the latest breakthroughs that are reshaping markets; how strategic investor engagement is catalyzing corporate sustainability; the far-reaching impact of global regulatory shifts on business practices; and innovative financial strategies that amplify social sustainability across sectors.

“Finance and regulatory frameworks are increasingly powerful forces driving sustainability from the top down, creating systemic shifts that resonate across industries,” said Minjia Yang, IWBI Vice President and Head of Sustainable Finance. “The growing recognition of social sustainability—including factors that impact the entire value chain—reflects a critical shift where finance and regulations are aligning with corporate innovation and financial market responses to redefine sustainable value.”

The Summit is generously sponsored by leading companies and organizations that are supporting important work to advance social sustainability by empowering business, people and communities. The event’s Silver level sponsors are Archetype, GSK and STO Building Group, with Kaiterra and WellStat as Bronze level sponsors. The event also features Supporting Organizations, including Cornell University Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, Excel Dryer, United Nations Global Compact Network USA, GRESB, Incendium, the Milken Institute, SustainabilityX Magazine and The Investment Integration Project (TIIP).

For more information and to register for the event, please visit IWBI’s Summit registration page.

What Summit Speakers and Supporters Are Saying:

Harun Asad, Senior Director, Sustainability, Genentech, said, “I’m excited to join IWBI’s inaugural Social Sustainability Summit! At Roche and Genentech, we have long supported social dimensions of sustainability such as impact on patients and society, health and well-being, and DEI. It’s inspiring to see IWBI leveraging their voice, platform and products to bring even more emphasis, clarity and standards to this important theme.”

“Well-being has become a powerful strategy for corporations to differentiate and advance their social sustainability goals,” said Liam Bates, CEO and Co-founder, Kaiterra. “Real estate leaders today have a unique ability to shape spaces that prioritize community health, comfort and resilience—indoor air quality (IAQ) being a prime example. With people spending 90% of their time indoors, clean air not only benefits individuals but also fosters stronger, more equitable communities. This approach aligns with sustainable development focused on human needs, delivering measurable outcomes and a clear return on investment.”

“Honestly, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is huge for social sustainability,” said Jana Martins, former Climate and Trade Lead, European Parliament. “It’s making companies think about their impact on workers, communities and end-users — and report in more detail if it really matters.”

“Sustainability is not just about preserving the planet for future generations; it’s about creating a world where social equity, economic opportunity and environmental stewardship go hand in hand,” said Arsha Cazazian-Clement, Head of Corporate Real Estate – Americas and Global Head of Sustainability – GCS, Blackstone.

“Integrating social KPIs into sustainable finance creates a unified framework where goals are aligned, progress is measurable and efforts are resilient,” said Ayris Scales, Senior Vice President, Social Responsibility and Global Initiatives, Nareit. “This approach ensures that capital drives lasting, equitable outcomes, bridging the gap between financial returns and meaningful social impact.”

“Social sustainability requires sustained efforts from both public and private sectors,” added Kevin Chow, Deputy Chief Representative, Hong Kong Monetary Authority New York Representative Office.

“Aligning social sustainability initiatives with the bottom line can drive meaningful and just impact at a more efficient rate,” said Michael Hogan, Senior Associate – ESG, Hines. “Social sustainability equals investment value creation.”

About the International WELL Building Institute 
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation and the global authority for transforming health and well-being in buildings, organizations and communities. In pursuit of its public-health mission, IWBI mobilizes its community through the development and administration of the WELL Building Standard (WELL), WELL for residential, WELL Community Standard, its WELL ratings and management of the WELL AP credential. IWBI also translates research into practice, develops educational resources and advocates for policies that promote people-first places for everyone, everywhere. IWBI is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate citizenship initiative, and helps companies advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the use of WELL. More information on WELL can be found here.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions 

SAIC’s commitment to environmental sustainability begins with decarbonization of our operations. Our intent is to reduce overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and work with our stakeholders to do the same. 

Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emissions 

We measure, monitor and track our Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions at facilities where we maintain operational control and publicly disclose those emissions. SAIC began setting greenhouse gas reduction goals in 2014 to encourage ongoing reductions in our carbon footprint. We established a new baseline in 2019 due to significant changes in our real estate portfolio. We updated our baseline in 2022 as we achieved our most recent reduction target after previously meeting two earlier goals.

Scope 3 Emissions 

SAIC continues to understand our carbon use across the value chain and prioritize approaches that have the greatest impact, which is why we began adding Scope 3 emissions reporting for material categories in 2022. In addition to reporting Business Travel and Leased Assets last year, in calendar year 2023 we are including Employee Commuting and Fuel and Energy Related Activity Emissions.

Energy Conservation 

We focus our efforts on electrical energy consumption from our real estate portfolio by tracking and evaluating electricity consumption and efficiency at facilities where we have operational control. In calendar year 2023, we reduced our electrical energy consumption by 7.14% from 2022 levels, with a total consumption of 25,833,192 kWh. For the last five years, we have consistently decreased electricity use from our efforts across our portfolio to improve operating efficiencies. These include optimizing space utilization, retiring under-performing assets as part of our leasing strategies, deploying energy-efficient lighting and implementing programs addressing after-hours setback and controls for heating and cooling.

Environmental Stewardship 

To continue to lessen and mitigate our impact to the planet, we look for things that we can do ― big or small. One such effort is our new sustainable procurement program. Employing best-in-industry practices for improving the sustainability of our facilities, we intentionally select products that are better energy, carbon efficiency, air quality and waste reduction choices. Responsible Disposal of Non-Hazardous Waste When it comes to the disposal of retired SAIC electronic and computer equipment, we take a responsible approach as we:

Refurbish laptops and monitors whenever possible

Resell formerly owned electronics to maximize their lifecycles

Recycle electronics that we cannot refurbish

Additionally, we offer our employees:

A 25% discount on purchases of SAIC pre-owned, certified refurbished equipment

An opportunity to securely recycle their personal electronic and computer equipment at different times and through many locations 

Paper Use Reduction 

For employees who are working from a SAIC facility, we program all network multi-function printers to print double-sided documents, which reduces paper use and disposal by up to 50%. We use a minimum of 30% recycled paper for all our network multi-function printers. We also provide bins for secure shredding and recycling of documents. For our employees working remotely, extremely limited offsite printing is available, which contributes to paper reduction and increased security of sensitive documents.

Lear more about environmental stewardship at SAIC in the 2024 SAIC Corporate Responsibility Report 

Written by Vinod Khera, Community Member

Hearing is one of the most essential senses for engaging with the world. It enables us to converse, appreciate music, and remain alert to our surroundings. Hearing loss is a prevalent issue affecting millions of individuals globally and disconnecting them from a world where sound is vital to others and the environment. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over 5% of the global population requires hearing rehabilitation, a striking statistic highlighting this issue’s pervasive nature. Technology has transformed audiology, evolving from simple ear trumpets to sophisticated modern hearing aids. This advancement began with the invention of the transistor, paving the way for devices that are fully wearable inside or behind the ear.

Although hearing aids have been available for many years, historically, access to these critical devices has been insufficient, resulting in numerous individuals lacking the necessary support. However, recent advances in hearing aid technology promise improved acoustic experiences, employing modern techniques like binaural processing and neural networks. These innovations demand sophisticated architecture to balance high memory needs with low power consumption in a user-friendly design. Cadence is at the forefront of this technological evolution, offering tools and IP solutions that enhance the accessibility, efficiency, and impact of hearing aids, paving the way for a more inclusive future.

This blog explores how Cadence’s advanced DSPs are transforming hearing aid design and making them more accessible, efficient, and impactful.

Hearing Aids: A Testament to Human Ingenuity

The transition from analog to digital technology in the late 20th century further transformed hearing aids, offering superior sound quality, customization, and the ability to connect to various electronic devices, thus enhancing the user experience markedly. Today’s hearing aids are highly effective, versatile, and nearly invisible, a significant advancement from early attempts to address hearing loss. They also feature advanced noise cancellation and connectivity options, allowing users to integrate seamlessly into the digital world. This progression not only highlights the industry’s commitment to improving user experience and accessibility but also offers a glimpse into a future where hearing loss is no longer a barrier.

Challenges

Despite advancements and sophistication, there are several challenges related to hearing aid design and adoption. Users demand smaller, more discreet devices that don’t sacrifice performance. While the shift towards sleeker designs is aesthetically pleasing, it introduces substantial complexities in product design. Designers face the challenges of integrating essential components, such as batteries and peripherals, into increasingly compact spaces. Power consumption remains a critical concern, as these devices must remain operational throughout the day. Leveraging neural networks to enhance the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for better quality demands additional memory capacity.

Consequently, there is a pressing need for flexible, low-power architectures that incorporate all necessary memory and peripherals without compromising the device’s compact size. Adopting AI for adjusting hearing aid volume to fit an individual’s specific auditory requirements is a significant challenge and demands more memory and effort. Besides this, reliability and cost are significant challenges for manufacturers.

Cadence’s Role in Transforming Hearing Aids

In hearing aid development, the capacity to evaluate the energy efficiency of SoCs across different frequencies in real time is crucial. These applications demand cohesive, energy-efficient solutions that can uphold high performance. The Cadence Tensilica HiFi and Fusion F1 DSP family emphasize minimal power usage while providing robust performance, ideally suited for a wide range of audio and voice applications.

The Cadence Tensilica HiFi DSP family, a high-performance audio technology with AI acceleration and advanced DSP capability, offers feature-rich audio, speech, and imaging for wearables, automotive, home entertainment, digital assistants, and ASR. The Tensilica HiFi DSP family accelerates innovation with its comprehensive instruction set and supports fixed- and floating-point data types. Simplifying software development, it offers C/C++ programming, an auto-vectorizing compiler, and a rich DSP software library through the Cadence Tensilica Xplorer development environment.

With the flexibility to customize and enhance performance through additional instructions and better I/O bandwidth, the Tensilica HiFi and Fusion DSP families offer a robust, low-energy audio solution compatible across an expansive software ecosystem for various applications and devices.

Conclusion

Technological advancements are driving hearing aid evolution; the future of hearing aids lies in further miniaturization and functionality enhancement. Cadence’s ongoing innovations aim to improve signal processing and noise reduction, even in challenging environments. The integration of neural networks promises more apparent sound transmission and greater adaptability.

Cadence is working on improving how these devices process signals and reduce noise and has initiated a collaborative venture with distinguished entities like GlobalFoundries (GF), Hoerzentrum Oldenburg gGmbH, and Leibniz University Hannover. This collaboration has borne fruit in the form of the industry’s first binaural hearing aid system-on-chip (SoC) prototype, the Smart Hearing Aid Processor (SmartHeAP).

Originally published on DICK’S Sporting Goods Sideline Report

TOGETHER, WE CHANGE LIVES

Today we’re bringing you the latest quarterly giving series from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation to highlight the great work being done in support of our mission to help inspire and enable youth sports participation.

In our third quarter of 2024, we:

Returned to MLK High School ten years later to renew our commitment to its football program in a big way!Announced a $100,000 donation made in July 2024 to support children impacted by a parent’s cancer diagnosis.Granted $500,000 to motivate students to get active and play this school year.

Read on to learn more.

Where Are They Now: MLK High School Football

They spent decades as rivals on the football field. Then a budget crisis in the Philadelphia School District forced Germantown and Martin Luther King High Schools to merge and the former opponents to play as teammates.

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation was there as the team overcame obstacles on and off the football field and defied the odds by winning the Philadelphia Public League Class AAA Championship!

Ten years later, The Foundation returned to MLK High School to catch up with the coaches Malik Jones and Ed Dunn, who are still using the power of sport to change lives, and to deliver some big surprises! Watch our trip back here.

Making a Difference with DSG

No one fights alone. The DICK’S Foundation’s Sports Matter Program donated a $100,000 grant to Kesem, a national nonprofit organization supporting kids impacted by a parent’s cancer through free summer camps, day programs and virtual meetups. The grant was funded by DSG’s giveback program.

DSG, a DICK’S Sporting Goods’ vertical brand, contributes 1% of all sales directly to The Foundation’s Sports Matter Program. Year-to-date, DSG has given over $3 million to Sports Matter.

Powerful Partnerships

The DICK’S Foundation is proud to continue our powerful partnerships with two great organizations.

In support of a new classroom match campaign to kick off the new school year, our Sports Matter Program provided DonorsChoose with a $500,000 grant to be applied towards school sports teams, gym classes and school sponsored activities that motivate students to get active and play!

During Q3, Gatorade donated 5% of product sales at DICK’S Sporting Goods to our Sports Matter Program. This donation was made via Gatorade’s Equity in Sports Initiative which, like The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, believes every kid deserves the chance to play.

Supplies to Succeed

Thanks to our corporate teammates for donating school supplies to the UNITED Community Center at Twin Rivers Elementary School in McKeesport, PA. The UNITED Community Center used the supplies to host a school supply giveaway to ensure all McKeesport Area School District students were prepared for the new school year.

Read about The DICK’S Foundation’s partnership with MASD here.

THESE MOMENTS ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SPORTS MATTER FUND. IF YOU’D LIKE TO DONATE, VISIT WWW.SPORTSMATTER.ORG.

CORONA, Calif., November 21, 2024 /3BL/ – Monster Energy’s highly anticipated Beat the Beast Twitch event has returned bringing with it intense Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 battles, surprise guests, big prizes for fans and a $50,000 donation to charity.

On Saturday Nov. 9 and Sunday Nov. 10, Monster Energy’s Beast Squad challenged community players in ultra-competitive 4v4 multiplayer matches.

Monster fans faced off on the Monster Energy Twitch Channel against Beast Squad’s TeeP, Aydan, HusKerrs, and Symfuhny, with premiere casting duo MerK and Maven shoutcasting the action.

The Beast Squad battled against community challengers on Twitch to try to secure the $50,000 purse for charity while those community teams competed for limited-edition Monster Energy merchandise.

The Beast Squad successfully banked $27,500 for their charity, but Monster was not about to leave any money on the table given it was going to a great cause – enter surprise challengers and esports superstars Atlanta FaZe, of the Call of Duty League.

The Beast Squad and Atlanta FaZe then went head-to-head to try to secure the remaining money in a best-of-three competition. In the first game, the Beast Squad kept it close but FaZe ultimately won 3-0.

Following two days of top esports action, Beast Squad won $27,500 and revealed the money would go to support the Call of Duty Endowment, which helps veterans find high-quality jobs after their service.

Atlanta FaZe, who swept in and won $22,500, chose to donate their winnings to AbleGamers. The charity supports gamers with disabilities, ensures access via adaptive play and nurtures inclusive communities in an effort to combat social isolation.

Monster Energy is proud to be part of the gaming lifestyle and Beat the Beast is just one of the many ways the brand aims to support and give back to both gamers and charity, according to Dan McHugh, Global CMO of Monster Energy.

“We’re excited to bring back the Monster Energy Beat the Beast event with fresh gameplay twists and a focus on giving back,” says McHugh.

Monster Energy is also ensuring that fans are at the top of their game by providing gamers with the ultimate in-game rewards, including unique skins and 2XP (double experience points), to enhance their Call of Duty experience.

From now until December 31, fans can secure these in-game items by buying any Monster Energy product and uploading their receipts at the dedicated Monster and Call of Duty website callofduty.monsterenergy.com. The more cans secured, the more rewards you can earn.

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About Monster Energy Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, eSports or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes, gamers and musicians represent. More than a drink, it’s the way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all its drinks at www.monsterenergy.com. For more on gaming, follow Monster Gaming on Instagram and visit the Monster Energy Twitch Channel and Discord.

About Activision © 2024 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, CALL OF DUTY LEAGUE and CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. The Call of Duty League team names are the properties of their respective team owners. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Media contact: press@monsterenergy.com

In this special edition, we focus on Baker Hughes’ participation in COP29 Azerbaijan in Baku.

What is COP? COP, which stands for Conference of Parties, is the series of formal meetings, where governments assess global efforts to advance the Paris Agreement and the Convention. At COP, world leaders come together to measure progress and negotiate the best ways to address climate change and limit global warming to 1.5°C.

There are now 198 Parties (197 countries plus the European Union) to the Convention, constituting near universal membership. The next Conference is currently taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024.

The Baker Hughes team is proud to have been involved in COP in recent years and is supporting conversations in Baku from this week, with several key speaking engagements and collaboration activities. Let’s review some key topics we can expect to hear more about during the conference.

BREAKING NEWS: live from COP29- read below

We’re proud to announce that the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) has awarded us a contract to help abate downstream emissions and significantly reduce flaring at the Heydar Aliyev Baku Oil Refinery, using our innovative flare gas recovery and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) removal system. The contract was signed today at COP29 Azerbaijan by our Chairman and CEO, Lorenzo Simonelli, and President of SOCAR, Rovshan Najaf.

Read the announcement from today to learn more

Let’s Talk Sustainability: What are the economics of a just transition?

COP is a unique global platform that brings public and private sector, countries from the Global North and the Global South to discuss solutions that address climate change. As the impacts of climate change and the shift to a lower carbon economy take shape around the world, public policy and corporate responsibility initiatives are being developed to help countries and communities navigate this transition. Governments around the globe have created financial incentives and the private sector has increasingly recognized and taken action to ensure a just transition.

What does this mean for the energy industry? Listen and learn from this insightful session where Baker Hughes Chief Sustainability Officer Allyson Anderson Book discusses just transition and its impact to the energy industry and Baker Hughes with experts from Washington DC think tank Resources for the Future (RFF). Baker Hughes is a supporter of RFF.

Financing for Net-Zero (or How to Fund the Trilemma?)

Climate finance is an important theme for this year’s COP. The bill for achieving net zero will total into the trillions of dollars. Someone somewhere has to pay for new infrastructure, new technologies, research and development. But who should it be?

Innovative funding models that will meet the disparate needs of economies across the globe will be required to bolster investor confidence and stimulate cash flows to transition projects. Watch and learn from the panel discussion at the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting 2024.

5 things you should know about the circular economy

Sustainability starts with managing our current resources, while we conserve for the future. In a world of finite resources, what was waste is not the end of the line, but the beginning of something new.

What is the circular economy? The circular economy is an economic system based on the reuse and regeneration of materials or products. By encouraging the maximization of the value of the resources and finding new uses for what were once considered waste products and spent materials, we can move closer to net-zero.

The circular economy is an economic model that keeps resources in use for as long as possible, extracts the maximum value from them while in use, then recovers and regenerates products and materials at the end of each service life. Read the article to find out more.

Together, we’re setting the tone for global climate action, addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change today to accelerate industry towards net-zero. 

Hear takeaways above from Lorenzo Simonelli and Marie Merle Caekebeke from on the ground in Baku and gain insights into some of the critical discussions that have taken place so far.

Ahead of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival’s 10th anniversary, AEG and Goldenvoice hosted their second AEG Community Day, a career exposure day for more than 65 high school students and young adults from the local community who learned about various careers in the live entertainment industry.

The event, which took place at Dodger Stadum on November 14, 2024, included panel discussions, speed mentoring table talks, and an exclusive tour of the iconic festival grounds ahead of the event. In addition to executives from AEG Presents and Goldenvoice, professionals from festival sponsors Converse, Taco Bell and Amazon Music, gave attendees a chance to see what it takes to put on a large-scale music festival.

The event culminated in a surprise appearance from Travis “Taco” Bennett, Actor, DJ and member of the music collective Odd Future. Bennet shared his own career journey and spoke candidly about his experiences in the industry. He also touched on the challenges he faced breaking into the entertainment industry and the importance of staying true to oneself in a competitive field.

In addition to receiving invaluable career insights, participants were gifted a ticket to attend both days of the sold- out Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, providing them with an opportunity to witness first-hand the different aspects of festival production that they learned about during the Community Day. Attendees also received a $25 gift card from AEG Presents, a $100 gift card from Converse, and a variety of apparel from Tyler, The Creator’s popular clothing line, GOLF WANG. Additionally, the Taco Bell food truck was on-site to provide participants with lunch.

To achieve net-zero carbon by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, Sustainability and Life Cycle Assessment Manager Sam Schneider looks at all of the ways we can create more sustainable products, which directly impacts how we at Saint-Gobain are making the world a better home every single day.

Watch the Saint-Gobain video series Journey to 2030 here

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€47.9 billion in sales in 2023 
160,000 employees, locations in 76 countries 
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050